POLICY TITLE: Appropriate Use of Technology

APPLIES TO: Students, Faculty, Staff, Administration, and other authorized users of KSU technology resources

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Chief Information Officer (CIO) Department of Information Technology (IT)

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

This policy details the appropriate use of all Kentucky State University (KSU) computing and network resources to ensure the protection of individual users, equitable access, and proper management of university data. Access to KSU's technology resources is a privilege, and all users have the responsibility of using these resources in an efficient, ethical, and legal manner, consistent with the university's mission. While respecting individual privacy, KSU reserves the right to examine all computer files and to limit or restrict access to its network to protect the security and integrity of its resources.

All university networks, computer systems, accounts, passwords, authentication credentials, software, and data, whether accessed on KSU-owned or personally-owned devices.